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'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is soap that the manufacturer claims to be specially formulated to remove the fragrance of the [[foreskinned]] [[penis]].

'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' ~~(OESUP)~~ is soap that the manufacturer claims to be specially formulated to remove the fragrance of the [[foreskinned]] [[penis]].

== Foreskin fragrance ==

=== Foreskin fragrance ===

The [[foreskin]] produces [[pheromone| pheromones]] that are likely to be present in the preputial sac.<ref name="fleiss1998">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref> Many [[foreskinned]] men report a pleasant musky fragrance<ref name="vocabulary2024">{{REFweb

|url=https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/musky

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}}</ref> from their [[penis]]. Musk is also produced by deer to create sexual arousal.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> The fragrance, when it occurs, is emitted from the preputial sac.

}}</ref> from their [[penis]]. Musk is also produced by deer to create sexual arousal.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> The fragrance, when it occurs, is emitted from the [[preputial sac]].

The fragrance may contain stimulating pheromones and is variously characterized. A few find it offensive, but others find it attractive, pleasing, exciting, stimulating, or arousing.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> <ref>{{REFweb

The fragrance may contain stimulating [[pheromone| pheromones]] and is variously characterized. A few find it offensive, but others find it attractive, pleasing, exciting, stimulating, or arousing.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> <ref>{{REFweb

|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1juhht2/scent/

|title=Scent

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Some believe that the use of soap in the preputial sac harms the natural [[microbiome]] and increases the strength of the fragrance. The musky foreskin fragrance may be contained by avoiding retraction of the [[foreskin]].

==Excessive washing and non-specific dermatitis==

Birley et al. (1993) report excessive washing, especially with the use of soap, will dry the oils out of tissues and cause a balanitis like inflammation. The use of soap (including body wash, shower gel, and shampoo) should be avoided and emollients should be applied.<ref name="Birley1991">{{REFjournal

Birley et al. (1993) report excessive washing, especially with the use of soap, will dry the oils out of tissues and cause a [[balanitis]] like inflammation. The use of soap (including body wash, shower gel, and shampoo) should be avoided and emollients should be applied.<ref name="Birley1991">{{REFjournal

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Although it is commonly believed that the human [[foreskin]] is the source of infection so must be constantly washed to prevent [[infection]], ~~that~~ is ~~not~~ true. [[Paul M. Fleiss|Fleiss]], [[Frederick M. Hodges| Hodges]] & [[Robert S. Van Howe|Van Howe]] (1998) reported the foreskin has both [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| protective and immunological functions]] that help to prevent disease.<ref name="Fleiss1997">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref> Washing removes the protective substances and leaves the [[penis]] prone to [[infection]], so washing should be limited and soap should not be used.

Although it is commonly believed that the human [[foreskin]] is the source of infection so must be constantly washed to prevent [[infection]], actually the opposite is true. [[Paul M. Fleiss|Fleiss]], [[Frederick M. Hodges| Hodges]] & [[Robert S. Van Howe|Van Howe]] (1998) reported the foreskin has both [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| protective and immunological functions]] that help to prevent disease.<ref name="Fleiss1997">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref> Washing removes the protective substances, provides an entry point for pathogens, and leaves the [[penis]] prone to [[infection]], so washing should be limited and soap should not be used because it removes the protective skin oil.

* [[Pheromone]]

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[[Category:Foreskinned life]]

[[Category:Male sexuality]]

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+'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is soap that the manufacturer claims to be specially formulated to remove the fragrance of the [[foreskinned]] [[penis]].
-'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' (OESUP) is soap that the manufacturer claims to be specially formulated to remove the fragrance of the [[foreskinned]] [[penis]].
+== Foreskin fragrance ==
-=== Foreskin fragrance ===
 The [[foreskin]] produces [[pheromone| pheromones]] that are likely to be present in the preputial sac.<ref name="fleiss1998">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref> Many [[foreskinned]] men report a pleasant musky fragrance<ref name="vocabulary2024">{{REFweb
   |url=https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/musky
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   |date=
   |accessdate=2024-04-26
-}}</ref> from their [[penis]]. Musk is also produced by deer to create sexual arousal.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> The fragrance, when it occurs, is emitted from the preputial sac.
+}}</ref> from their [[penis]]. Musk is also produced by deer to create sexual arousal.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> The fragrance, when it occurs, is emitted from the [[preputial sac]].
-The fragrance may contain stimulating pheromones and is variously characterized. A few find it offensive, but others find it attractive, pleasing, exciting, stimulating, or arousing.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> <ref>{{REFweb
+The fragrance may contain stimulating [[pheromone| pheromones]] and is variously characterized. A few find it offensive, but others find it attractive, pleasing, exciting, stimulating, or arousing.<ref name="vocabulary2024" /> <ref>{{REFweb
   |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1juhht2/scent/
   |title=Scent
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 Some believe that the use of soap in the preputial sac harms the natural [[microbiome]] and increases the strength of the fragrance. The musky foreskin fragrance may be contained by avoiding retraction of the [[foreskin]].
 ==Excessive washing and non-specific dermatitis==
-Birley et al. (1993) report excessive washing, especially with the use of soap, will dry the oils out of tissues and cause a balanitis like inflammation. The use of soap (including body wash, shower gel, and shampoo) should be avoided and emollients should be applied.<ref name="Birley1991">{{REFjournal
+Birley et al. (1993) report excessive washing, especially with the use of soap, will dry the oils out of tissues and cause a [[balanitis]] like inflammation. The use of soap (including body wash, shower gel, and shampoo) should be avoided and emollients should be applied.<ref name="Birley1991">{{REFjournal
   |last=Birley
   |init=HDL
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 }}</ref>
-Although it is commonly believed that the human [[foreskin]] is the source of infection so must be constantly washed to prevent [[infection]], that is not true. [[Paul M. Fleiss|Fleiss]], [[Frederick M. Hodges| Hodges]] & [[Robert S. Van Howe|Van Howe]] (1998) reported the foreskin has both [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| protective and immunological functions]] that help to prevent disease.<ref name="Fleiss1997">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref>  Washing removes the protective substances and leaves the [[penis]] prone to [[infection]], so washing should be limited and soap should not be used.
+Although it is commonly believed that the human [[foreskin]] is the source of infection so must be constantly washed to prevent [[infection]], actually the opposite is true. [[Paul M. Fleiss|Fleiss]], [[Frederick M. Hodges| Hodges]] & [[Robert S. Van Howe|Van Howe]] (1998) reported the foreskin has both [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| protective and immunological functions]] that help to prevent disease.<ref name="Fleiss1997">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref>  Washing removes the protective substances, provides an entry point for pathogens, and leaves the [[penis]] prone to [[infection]], so washing should be limited and soap should not be used because it removes the protective skin oil.
 {{SEEALSO}}
 * [[Pheromone]]
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 * {{URLwebsite|https://www.oesup.com/|2025-06-24}}
 {{REF}}
+[[Category:Foreskinned life]]
+[[Category:Male sexuality]]
+[[Category:Physiology]]